Loader

Rubicon Recruitment Agency; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Poole is seeking a hands-on Loader to join their team. You will be responsible for loading and unloading materials, operating machinery, and maintaining a safe work environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in structural steelwork and relevant licenses. This role offers great perks including a pension scheme and free car parking.

Benefits

Group personal pension scheme with employer contributions

Free onsite car parking

Life Assurance

Medicash scheme

Mindful Employer Scheme

Qualifications

• Background in material handling within structural steelwork.
• Experience with loading and unloading trailers.
• Valid HGV licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers for deliveries.
• Operate plant and machinery.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Material handling experience

Strong communication skills

Basic PC literacy

Valid Counterbalance and Side Loader licences

Experience with overhead cranes

Tools

Meba Saw

Peddinghaus Drill

Voortman

Geka

Phiran

Shot Blast

Side loader

Forklift

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Are you a hands-on, safety-conscious individual with experience in structural steelwork? This Loader role offers a varied and active position within a well-established engineering firm known for its technical excellence and supportive culture.

With over 70 years of experience across sectors like defence, nuclear, rail, and marine, this leading UK construction engineering company is looking for a reliable and proactive team member to support operations at their Poole Works site.

As Loader, you will benefit from:

• Group personal pension scheme with employer contributions
• Free onsite car parking for all staff
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Access to the Medicash scheme – supporting everyday healthcare costs
• Mindful Employer Scheme – 24/7 confidential telephone assistance for wellbeing support
• Company pension and retirement planning assistance to help you plan for the future

As Loader, your responsibilities will include:

• Loading and unloading trailers for deliveries and internal site movements
• Operating trained plant and machinery, including Meba Saw, Peddinghaus Drill, Voortman, Geka, Phiran, Shot Blast, side loader, and forklift
• Driving the shunter and pickup truck for on-site and local transport
• Supporting the fitting shop and paint shop with material handling
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment
• Reporting delays, missing items, or safety concerns to Works Management

As Loader, your experience will include:

• Background in material handling within structural steelwork
• Valid Counterbalance and Side Loader licences
• Experience with overhead cranes (ITSSAR accredited)
• Confident slinging and securing of heavy loads
• Familiarity with CNC and manual machinery as listed above
• Strong communication skills and basic PC literacy
• Possession of a valid HGV licence (desirable)
• Previous banksman experience in a structural steel or construction environment (desirable)

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ella in Rubicon’s Technical team for more information